WI 3rd Inf Co K. Residence: Wiota, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Brown eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 26 Apr 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Discharged from the service 15 Jan 1863 by order of General Schenck. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p202)